Refurbished vs. new scissor lifts.
Is buying a refurbished Genie worth it? An honest look at what you get, what you save, and when new actually makes sense.
If you’re shopping for a Genie scissor lift, you’ve noticed the gap between a brand-new machine and a used one — and wondered where “refurbished” fits in. Here’s a straight answer.
What “refurbished” actually means
A fully refurbished Genie lift isn’t just cleaned and repainted. Every unit gets new Crown deep-cycle batteries, new tires, a new charger, a rebuilt control box, and a full sand-down and repaint. It looks and runs like new — for a fraction of the price.
We also offer two lighter tiers: fully serviced units (tested, inspected, new batteries) and used units (working and inspected, from under $3,000). See all three tiers →
The price difference
A new Genie GS-1930 lists around $22,500. A fully refurbished one from us starts at $7,900 — the same 19 ft machine, roughly 65% off. Across sizes:
| Size | New (MSRP) | Refurbished |
|---|---|---|
| 19 ft (GS-1930) | ~$22,500 | from $7,900 |
| 26 ft (GS-2632/2646) | ~$32,000 | from $10,800 |
| 32 ft (GS-3232/3246) | ~$40,000 | from $14,500 |
| 40 ft (GS-4047) | ~$52,000 | from $15,800 |
When new makes sense
If you run a large rental fleet that needs full manufacturer warranty and the newest telematics, new can be worth it. For most contractors and facilities, a refurbished lift does the same job for far less money.
What to check before you buy refurbished
- Were the batteries actually replaced? (Weak batteries are the #1 hidden cost.)
- Was it ANSI/OSHA inspected and documented?
- Does the seller offer a warranty and real phone support after the sale?
The bottom line
Refurbished wins on value when the rebuild is real and the seller stands behind it. Ours come with warranty (varies by unit) and free phone diagnostics. Read Win Win’s full comparison →
Tell us what you need. We’ll get you a lift that works.
Call and tell us the job, the height, and the budget — we’ll match you to the right Genie and get a deal done.